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USA Presidential Election 2008

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Candidate Matching

Minnesota Public Radio Select A Candidate (this is considered a game; responsible voters must still educate themselves and come to a personal determination)
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Analyzing Political Cartoons

Inside Politics - Political Cartoons
- Who is the main character depicted in the cartoon? Identify other characters in the cartoon.
- What props are used? Why?
- What is the setting? Why?
- What background knowledge does the reader need to make this cartoon meaningful?
- Is there any stereotype in the cartoon? Why?
- What is the artist’s (creator’s) point of view?

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